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by Dean Briggs When the federal government began backsliding toward authoritarianism, our state became one of the bulwarks […]
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Attending a Large Rally
Are you planning to attend the Boston No Kings III rally or another large rally? Here are some tips, especially if it’s your first time or you want a refresher.
A case study in rallying support for local candidates
Until November 2016, Martha’s Vineyard (MV) resident Carla Cooper was not politically active beyond voting in every election. Trump’s inauguration changed that.
Canvasser’s Notebook
Kamala has just announced her candidacy, and in this battleground state it is like electricity in the air. And on the stained, trash-strewn sidewalks around the transportation hub at 40th and Market Street, you can feel the excitement.
Greater Than the Sum of our Parts
There are more than three dozen Indivisible groups in Massachusetts. Each has a unique mission. Each has its own personality. Separately, their work is amazing. Together they can greatly multiply their impact.
My Lobby Day Surprise
Thinking that lobby days aren’t your thing? Think again. Lobby days are a rewarding experience full of comradery and insightful information. You might even have a conversation with the governor!
This could be the year you try phone banking!
Many of us want to help elect progressive candidates but are more comfortable holding a sign or writing postcards than calling strangers on the phone. This is your year to get involved! It’s not just about defeating Trump.
Healthcare Notes — Part 2: State agencies address MassHealth coverage, …
Despite Massachusetts having some of the best hospitals and healthcare services in the country, these benefits are not equally available to all people, particularly vulnerable populations.
Healthcare Notes — Part 1: Massachusetts legislators take on high …
Healthcare remains on many minds as we start this new year. Our legislators are hearing some of the concerns and are trying to make some modest improvements.
Help secure key rights under the golden dome!
Not all eyes are focused on the presidential primaries; there is still important work to do at home! Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC), along with Act On Mass, is co-hosting its first Lobby Day to advocate for three critical bills that protect key rights for residents of the Commonwealth.
We need more doctors. Let’s make it easier for them …
We clearly have a shortage of doctors in the Commonwealth and it’s even more severe in rural areas like Western Mass. This is due to many factors, including Covid, retirements, and caregiver burnout. There is no easy solution for this, but there is a simple step that could help. One way Massachusetts can make it easier for doctors to come practice here would be to increase physician “portability” by joining the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact (IML Compact).
Want to build your activist muscles? News-MAGIC has just the …
In some ways central Massachusetts seems almost invisible — ignored by the power brokers in our Boston-based government and even by activists within the state’s left-leaning areas. But Grassroots Central Mass is showing that our region is a place where remarkable things can happen, as we raise consciousness about our challenges and work to overcome them. We are energized, enthusiastic, well-informed, pledged to bringing change, and passionate about creating equity, harmony, and opportunity for all.